Delta prohibits all forms of hazing (any type of physical or emotional abuse). If you submit an application for membership, you will be required to sign a Notice to Applicant/Candidate/Pyramid Regarding Privilege and Responsibilities Statement (“Statement”), which expressly prohibits hazing and provides examples of what constitutes hazing. By signing the Membership Application Signature Form and initialing for the Statement, you agree not to participate in hazing and agree to report any and all acts of hazing of which you are aware. You are responsible for following the letter and spirit of Delta’s “No Hazing” Policy as expressed in the Statement, in other documents you will receive, and in digital and electronic media you will receive. READ and REVIEW carefully all information provided to you.
The contents of this application, including any attachments and information supplied by you to support your application for membership (collectively “application”), are intended only for use by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated (“Delta”) and you. The application may contain information that Delta and/or you deem confidential, privileged, or secret. You understand that during an investigation or inquiry about any alleged violations of Delta’s policies and rules during any stage of the membership process, the application (including confidential, privileged, or secret information) may be disclosed to third parties (e.g., non-Deltas), including, but not limited to, college or university officials, lawyers, and/or law enforcement officials. By signing this application, you authorize such disclosure, and you agree not to disclose Delta’s confidential information.
A FALSE STATEMENT TO ANY QUESTION ON THIS APPLICATION SHALL BE GROUNDS FOR FINDING YOU INELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP CONSIDERATION, AND MAY RESULT IN A DECISION TO REFER YOU TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS FOR PROSECUTION OR FURTHER INVESTIGATION.
NOTES: You must complete this form in its entirety. The entire application will be deemed incomplete if it is not accompanied by the signed Applicant’s Waiver Form (collegiate applicants only) OR Applicant’s Agreement and Parents/Guardian Acknowledgment Form (collegiate applicants only), Membership Application Signature Form, the application processing fee (via an acceptable method), and the online submission and subsequent passing of the membership intake background screening.
All materials and information submitted becomes the property of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, therefore, please maintain a copy of this application for your records.
An interview does not guarantee that you will move forward with the membership intake process. Membership will be extended only to those applicants receiving a MAJORITY VOTE of the chapter and approval of the regional director.